city round-up | Tamo, Stoddard's, West Bridge

 A look at where I've been sipping and grazing as of late.

TAMO | Seaport District

Recently I attended a new menu preview at Tamo in the Seaport Hotel. Guests can enjoy cuisine and libations at the contemporary bar or on comfy living room couches with waterfront views through the lofty floor to ceiling windows. Tamo is a perfect spot to pop in and relax if you find yourself in the Seaport District. We stayed well into the evening enjoying many appetizers, glasses of wine, port and delicious desserts. 

My favorites included:

Fire Tini | fire puncher jalapeno vodka, atsby vermouth, olive brine. 

BBQ Roll | tempura fried California roll topped with BBQ eel. 

TAMO Crisps | green thumb farms potatoes, roasted garlic, goat cheese, herbs

Prosciutto Meatballs | marinara and mozzarella

Crispy Chinese Eggplant & Calamari | salt ‘n pepper, hot peppers

Stoddard's | Ladder District, Downtown Crossing

A post long-workday watering hole - Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale exudes a classic historical opulence with pressed tin ceilings and antique gadgets on display. At the the mighty, hand-carved bar enjoy cocktails, a huge selection of beer on draft, and maybe some hors d'oeuvres...

Deviled Eggs

Whiskey #4 | rye, melleti amaro, orange, cassis, bitters

Warm Pretzels | Dijon mustard

West Bridge | Kendall Square

The kitchen at West Bridge in Kendall Square links sophisticated French cooking with New England comforts. The cocktail program is excellent, as well. A couple must orders:

Egg in a Jar | duck egg, hen of the woods mushrooms, pomme puree, crisp skin

Heatwave | mezcal, averna, ginger, lime, jalapeno. 

An End to Feral Days | aged cachaca, amaro, sherry, bitters.